Judaism in the Theology of Sir Isaac Newton
Author: Matt Goldish
Published by Springer Netherlands
ISBN: 978-90-481-5013-7
DOI: 10.1007/978-94-017-2014-4

Table of Contents:

• Introduction
• The Background of Newton’s Jewish Studies
• Judaism in Newton’s History of Early Religion
• Judaism in Newton’s Study of Scriptural Prophecy
• The Temple of Jerusalem in Newton’s Thought
• Judaism in Newton’s Church History
• Kabbalah and the Corruption of the Primitive Church
• Conclusion

This book deals with Sir Isaac Newton's Judaic studies and their impact on his theology. After examining what Jewish sources Newton read, the author explains how ideas Newton learned from Jewish history and literature found their way into his understanding of ancient religion, scriptural prophecy, the Temple of Jerusalem, the ancient church, and the corruption of Christianity. This investigation sheds new light on many aspects of newton's thought

1. Introduction -- 2. The Background of Newton's Jewish Studies -- 3. Judaism in Newton's History of Early Religion -- 4. Judaism in Newton's Study of Scriptural Prophecy -- 5. The Temple of Jerusalem in Newton's Thought -- 6. Judaism in Newton's Church History -- 7. Kabbalah and the Corruption of the Primitive Church -- Conclusion -- Appendices

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